York Comm High School

355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 2,707 students in grades 9-12, York Comm High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 92% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

York Comm High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

York Comm High School's student population of 2,707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 178 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,707 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
178 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

York Comm High School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of York Comm High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#203 out of 3426 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of York Comm High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
54%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of York Comm High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
52%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of York Comm High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of York Comm High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
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Hispanic
20%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in York Comm High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in York Comm High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in York Comm High School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in York Comm High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of York Comm High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
92%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of York Comm High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in York Comm High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in York Comm High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is York Comm High School's ranking?
York Comm High School is ranked #203 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of York Comm High School?
The graduation rate of York Comm High School is 92%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend York Comm High School?
2,707 students attend York Comm High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of York Comm High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Comm High School?
York Comm High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does York Comm High School offer ?
York Comm High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is York Comm High School part of?
York Comm High School is part of Elmhurst SD 205 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,707 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 92% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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